When women get a seat at the table, we’re told to sit down and be grateful for the opportunity. For too long, we’ve taken the seat without demanding more chairs for women.

In Beyond The Podium, Karmalize Advisory Board Member Sydney Yap profiles Simone Biles supporting strong women (SDG#5 Gender Equality), speaking out about mental health (SDG#3 Good Health and Well-Being), and fighting for #MeToo (SDG#16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

This article is published by The Women's Network, whose mission is to “revolutionize networking for collegiate and recently graduated women, creating a community of women that celebrates the desire to achieve, and cultivating ambition to prepare the next generation of leaders.

Writing for the Duke University chapter, Sydney adds: “Every day, we’re presented with choices. We all have leading values that guide the decisions we make. I hope these stories inspire you to lead your life with a source of strength that comes from being a woman."